Security Institute Advanced Certificate in Security Management – Online

The Security Institute Advanced Certificate in
Security Management

Qualification………………….BTEC Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Security Management
Duration……………………….6 Months, 180 learning hours, 180 CPD points

This training course is proudly delivered in partnership with the UK Security Institute.

The Security Institute Advanced Certificate in Security Management is an online, internationally-recognised security training course. Designed by security practitioners, the course gives you an introduction to the core principles of security management.

You will gain an understanding of policy and best-practice techniques that security professionals should adopt. To give extra insight, you have a choice of elective modules. This gives you flexibility in your learning, helping the course to be relevant to your goals.

From discussing the formation of risk, to analysing potential causes and prevention of crime, this course is a must for those either new to their role, or for experienced security professionals who perhaps haven’t worked at an academic level for some time.

This is an online training course made up of six modules, three of which are mandatory and three chosen from elective modules.

Core Modules

• Introduction to Security Management

An introduction to security management, exploring the key concepts in risk management, and building and maintaining sustainable security systems. You’ll also take a look at the concept of how security can add value to an organisation – essential in today’s corporate security sector.

• Security Department Management

An understanding of management principles is vital to the operation of a security team. Explore the role of management, as well as the financial, HR and operational skills and techniques needed to manage staff and resources.

• Information Security

Information takes many forms. It can be stored on computers, transmitted across networks, displayed on screens, printed out, written down, or spoken during conversation. Information is under threat from unauthorised access and must be protected. In this module, you will look at information security from the non-technical point of view of the security or business manager, who has a responsibility for the security of information.

Elective Modules (choose three)

• Health & Safety
• Retail Security
• Strategic Security
• Physical Security
• Terrorism Awareness & Management
• Risk, Crisis & Disaster Management

Assessment

Assessment for this BTEC Level 3 Advanced Certificate is through short, written answers (approximately 250 words per answer) to a series of questions, based on the modules covered.

There are typically 9-10 questions per each module, and you’ll have tutor support should you need it. Full feedback is provided for each answer, and if there is room for further explanation then you’ll be able to resubmit your response in accordance with the feedback you receive from the tutor.  In addition to the support you get from us, you’ll also have full access to a library packed with useful writing guides and helpful supporting documents.

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There are so many factors to think about before you choose a training course to take. For instance, you could ask whether the course is delivered by an established and well-regarded training provider? Does the training provide a formal, industry-recognised qualification? Perhaps most importantly, will you be able to complete the appropriate level of work required to ensure your result reflects your ability?

Our friendly and experienced team are ready to discuss these questions with you, to help you decide which course is right. Get in touch with us using the contact us page.

This course forms the first step in a security professional pathway. Following successful completion of this course, you can go on to complete the Security Institute Diploma in Security Management BTEC Level 5 course. From there, the Security Institute Advanced Diploma QNUK Awards Level 7.

If you’d like financial support in paying for your training in monthly instalments, you can apply for credit to do so here: Finance